Aimee Semple McPherson Rumors of Illness and Conflict
Reports from Los Angeles indicate conflicting claims about Aimee Semple McPherson's health at Malibu and a confrontation with her mother Minnie Kennedy. Officials stated she was near death or resting easily while bulletin signs called for prayer. Kennedy described a fist fight over remarks about her and Mae Waldron.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson
Malibu Beach
Angelus Temple
Harriet A. Jordan
Temple Board of Directors
McPherson
Impossibly to Check Forest Fires Threated Northern Saskatchewan
Flames flared anew in Northern Saskatchewan as aeroplanes ferried dozens of men to aid foresters in guarding valuable timber. Despite efforts, progress remained limited with winds fanning embers and fire expanding across miles of less valuable woodlands. Wire guards proved ineffective against the fast spreading blazes.
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Prince Albert
Sask
Saskatchewan
Cattle Trade Talks Open With Britain
Negotiations progress for Cannidian cattle shipment to the British market this fall. Minister R. W. Weir seeks lower rail and water freight rates to boost Canadian cattle prices abroad. Isaac Orland and wife of Mitchell Ont celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.
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Winnipee
R. W. Weir
Agri
Corvto Atgis
Chioite
West
Ottawa
United States
Isaac Orl
Mitchell
Ont
Dominion Crop Report Details Prairie Drought and Rust Impacts
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports crop damage from heat and drought across prairie provinces, with harvest progressing in Western Canada. Wheat prospects vary from fair to poor in Saskatchewan and Alberta, rust affecting Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and rainfall shortages impacting British Columbia pastures. Early fruits and vegetables are on the market as spring crops finish.
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Ottawa
Prairie
British Columpia
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Askatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Rust Research Laboratory
Winnipeg
Eecnerat
Manitoba
British Columbia
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Seattleford
Moose Jaw
Regina
Lethbridge
Calgary
Edmonton
Brandon
Prairies
Three Hanna Farmers Killed by Lightning Strike
Three men John Engie Sam Engie and Alex Derr were killed by a bolt that struck a barn seven miles northeast of Hanna while they sheltered from a fierce electrical storm. Five horses also died as the barn was demolished by the lightning.
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Hanna
Puinec
John Engie
Sam
Alex Derr
Coronation
Drumheller
Had Heavy Fall From Horse Near Manyberries
Mattie Tuisku aged 22 suffered a severe fall while horse riding on his father's ranch near Manyberries. He was knocked unconscious after hitting his head on sun baked ground. Medical aid started immediately and he was moved to Medicine Hat General Hospital where Dr. H. C. Dixon reports favorable progress. an X-ray to check for skull fracture was taken and results awaited.
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Menvberries
Mattie Tuisku
Fie
Medicine Hat General Hospital
H. ¢. Dixon
Communist Capture of Wusueh Port Alarms Yangtze Region
Wireless reports say communists seized Wusueh a Yangtze river port about 25 miles above Kiukiang looted burned and refugees fled toward the countryside A Japanese gunboat was ordered to the scene.
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Wusueh
Nankow
Yangsze
Kiukiang
Joseph W. McKinnon Sentenced In Alberta Arson Case
Joseph W McKinnon of Twining Alberta was sentenced to four years in penitentiary after an arson conviction.
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Joseph W. McKinnon
Twining
Alberta
Calgary Bank Robbery Highlights Elbow Park Heist
An unmasked bandit robbed the Bank of Montreal Elbow Park branch at 12:15 pm, taking between 7000 and 8000 dollars. Teller H. H. W. Berestein was inside alone when manager N. T. Woodward left for lunch. the suspect, described as fair haired and 25 to 26, wore a blue suit and khaki shirt. The thief's description aligns with a suspect from the Midwinter taxi murder.
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Calgary
Elbow Park
Bank of Montreal
H. H. W. Berestein
N. T. Woodward
Bettig
Medicine Hat Fish and Game Assoc fundraiser launches a raffle
The Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association invites broad public support for a raffle with a Winchester pump gun as the main prize and six consolation prizes, priced at fifty cents a ticket, to fund conservation efforts. The article also notes sustained fish culture work, including large-scale egg collection from multiple hatcheries across Canada as part of breeding programs to improve trout production.
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Fish and Game Association
B C Bonds Sell at Record Price in One Year Issue
Victoria reports the sale by Minister of Finance W C Shelly of 2.5 million dollars in one year British Columbia bonds bearing 2.5 percent interest at a 385 percent rate, a record low money rate for the province. The issue was placed with a syndicate including Canadian Bank of Commerce Royal Bank of Canada Dominion Securities Wood Gundy A E Ames and Company and Dillon and Read. Redeemable in Montreal or New York funds.
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Victoria
B.C
W. C. Shelly
British Columbia
London
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Royal Bank of Canada
Dominion: Securities, Wood, Gundy and Company
A. E.’ Ames and Company
Dillon and Read
Montreal
New York
Victims identified in Moose Jaw farm fire near Drinkwater
The second victim in the Greene farm fire near Drinkwater is Mrs. G F Greenman, mother of a five month old baby. She died en route to hospital and the Greenman patriarch remains in critical condition from severe burns and shock.
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Moose Jaw
Greene Wm Farm
Drinkwater
G. FE. Greenman
Thnate
James Bay Extension Contract Awarded to Toronto Firm
The Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway Commission awarded the final James Bay extension segment from Moose River to James Bay's terminus to H F McLean Co Ltd of Toronto. They are constructing the Coral Rapids to James Bay stretch.
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James Bay Railway
North Bay
Temaskaming and Northern Ontario Railway Commission
James Bay
Moose River
H. F. MclLean Co., Ltd
Toronto
Coral Rapids
Alberta CMA urges tariff adjustment to spur employment
Edmonton delegates from the Alberta branch of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association pressed the provincial government for tariff adjustment as a means to create more jobs. CMA spokesman R. E. Emery said the move could aid unemployment, noting Ottawa discussions and the Employment Services Council. Minister Hoadley said the tariff topic likely not at the conference but would forward the request to Premier Brownlee for possible action.
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Edmonton
Dominion
Alberta
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
George Hoadley
Agriculture and Health
R. E.emery
CMA
Jim
F. de Sutcliffe
C. G. Robertson
H. W. B. Douglas
Ro Robe -K
Emery
C. M A
Gideon Robertson
Employment Services Council
Ottawa
C.mca
Employment Service Council
Walter Mitten
C.M.A
Ae. Ape
Local Rain Areas Reach East to Maple Creek and Burstall
The CPR reports showers lasting from thirty minutes to an hour across the division from Maple Creek northeast to Burstall and Empress. Rain also spread generally west to Bassano and Gleichen.
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Maple ‘Creek
Sydney Bridge Joins In World’s Largest Span
In Sydney on Aug 20, crowds observed the arch sections of the new bridge joining to form what was then the world’s largest span. Union flags and Australian colors flew from cranes as whistles sounded. Floodlights were to illuminate the bridge that night to mark the event, with a 615 foot width and 170 foot headway for vessel passage.
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Sydney
Australia
Reuters
Sydna
Hanna Branch Controversy To Be Talked By City Leaders
A. E. Warren, Western vice president of the Canadian National Railways, will visit the city next week to discuss the Hanna branch with the Chamber of Commerce. An executive meeting is expected to outline a final program in the near future.
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A. E. Warren
Western
National ‘Railways
City
Hanna
Chamber of Community
Two Men Fall From Niagara Falls Cliff in Ontario
Elder man died in hospital after falling over the Niagara Falls cliff near Borgo. A second man, George Wilson, survived with a fractured skull and is expected to recover, reported by Canadian Press. Fire ladders faced delays in reaching the injured at the riverside vantage.
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Niagara Falls
Borgo
George Wilson
Bott
William ‘Hogpet
Far Northern Airplanes Make Long Arctic Flight
Winnipeg reports a 6000 mile flight from Fort McMurray to the North magnetic pole. Pilot E Gilbert carrying Major L Burwash outlines a geological survey for the Dominion government. Flight connects Fort Hearne and Fort McMurray with plans to depart Friday. three weeks expected for return.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Fort’ McMurray
North Magnetic Pole
Bootia ‘Peninsula
E. Gilbert
L. T. Burwashi
Geological’ Survey
Chutehill
Fort McMurray
Gilbert
Burwash
Hearne
Northern Barrens
Edmonton
Arctic
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Aimee
England
Dominion Crop Report
Alta
Special Commission
James C. Eherarton
Department of the Interior
W. Forbes
Thompson
Halifax
Domion Association of Chartered Accountants
R. J. Dinning
Fred Smailes
Civil Service
R. G. Reid
Vancouver Island
H. A. Stewart
Brockville
M. P
Leeds
Bennett
George Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Simon Lake
Sloan Danechower
Medicine Hat Fish, and Game Assoc
Executive Council
Red ‘Deer River
Fish Culture Division
Dominion Fisheries Brand
St. John
T Mierencavilla
Loch Leven
Antigonish
Margaree
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Florenceville
New Brunswick
Kelly's Pond
Prince Edward Island
Cowichan Lake
Manu Roker
CNR
Deane
Willie
van Arctic
Thurger
McMyeray
Menturray
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